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How far is Sanming from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 912 miles / 1468 kilometers / 793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Sanming (SQJ) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 58 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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793
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Distance from Seoul to Sanming

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 912.061 miles
  • 1467.820 kilometers
  • 792.559 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 913.250 miles
  • 1469.734 kilometers
  • 793.593 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Seoul to Sanming generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E
Destination Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E